His Only Wife: A Reese's Book Club Pick - 'A Crazy Rich Asians for West Africa, with a healthy splash of feminism'

AN OBSERVER, TIME MAGAZINE & NEW YORK TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR, 2020 
A REESE WITHERSPOON'S BOOK CLUB PICK 
'Vivid, witty and utterly absorbing.' Daily Mail 
'Elikem married me in absentia; he did not come to our wedding.' 
Afi Tekple is a young seamstress in Ghana. She is smart; she is pretty; and she has been convinced by her family to marry a man she does not know. Elikem Ganyo is a wealthy businessman whose mother has chosen Afi in the hope that she will distract him from his relationship with a woman his family claim is inappropriate. 
Marrying a stranger seems a small price to pay in exchange for financial security for her family and the lifestyle she's always wanted in Accra, Ghana's gleaming capital, a place of wealth and sophistication. But when Afi arrives in the city, she realises her fairy-tale ending might not be all she had hoped for. Her days are spent with nothing to do but cook meals for a man who may or may not turn up to eat them. 
Can she really live this life without losing sight of herself? 
Bursting with warmth and humour, His Only Wife is a witty, smart and moving novel about a brave young woman and her search for independence in a man's world, and the rules she just might have to break along the way.

Literature & Fiction

Medie, Peace Adzo

Contemporary

Oneworld Publications

Nightbloom

FABER ET FABER

Review\n"Peace Adzo Medie's mesmerizing debut novel lives up to both the power of its first sentence and the promise of its author's first name . . . At a time when adventure is scarce, Medie gives you a lot to look forward to, think about and be grateful for." 
--The New York Times Book Review 
"A fierce and funny first novel . . . [that] cleverly upends a Cinderella story into a tale of feminism." 
--People 
"A story that kept me tied to the page, told in masterful, seamless prose . . . Medie depicts a vivid and dazzling Accra, and it's impossible not to root for Afi as she finds her footing within it." 
--BuzzFeed 
"With spot-on characterizations of deeply involved extended families and realistic depictions of how money can change everything, Peace Adzo Medie conjures a Cinderella story just right for 2020." 
--Time 
"A fierce and funny debut novel . . . A deeply engrossing chronicle of contemporary Ghanaian womanhood." 
--Minneapolis Star Tribune 
"A hilarious, page-turning, sharply realized portrait of modern womanhood in the most infuriating of circumstances. A gem of a debut." 
--Wayétu Moore, author of The Dragons, the Giant, the Women 
"[A] poignant, timely debut novel." 
--GMA.com 
"A witty Cinderella portrait of modern life and love." 
--Parade 
"In her sparkling debut novel, Ghanaian writer and academic Peace Adzo Medie uses humor, candor and feminism to examine womanhood, marriage and agency in modern Ghana." 
--Ms. Magazine 
"A Cinderella story set in Ghana . . . A Crazy Rich Asians for West Africa, with a healthy splash of feminism." 
--Kirkus Reviews, starred review 
"In her debut novel, Medie writes with a precise rhythm that builds the reader's anticipation. Themes like deception, ambition, love, and values drench the pages with conflict that evolves into an emotional rollercoaster." 
--Booklist 
"This stirring tale sings when Afi learns to flex her limited power." 
--Publishers Weekly 
"A unique and unapologetic marriage story that shines with honesty, humanity, power and grace: once you pick this book up, you won't be able to put it down. Medie's urgent, intimate voice is exactly what the world needs right now." 
--Mathangi Subramanian, author of A People's History of Heaven 
"Afi's charm makes her an empowering example of modern womanhood . . . Its message bold and its viewpoint appealing, His Only Wife is an inspiring novel." 
--Foreword Reviews 
"Peace Adzo Medie puts a wonderfully contemporary spin on a fairytale trope." 
--Christian Science Monitor 
"Medie gives Afi a voice that winningly combines insecurity, wisdom and dignity . . . The dramas of Afi's marriage and various family conflicts offer an entertaining plot rich with humor, but it is the story of the strong woman in a challenging and changing world that will capture readers' hearts. His Only Wife is a memorable novel of personal growth and choosing one's own destiny . . . [A] winning debut." 
--Shelf Awareness, starred review\nA REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK 
A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR 
A Time Magazine Must-Read Book of 2020 
A Must-Read Novel: The New York Times Book Review * BuzzFeed * Marie Claire * Parade * Travel + Leisure * Ms. Magazine * Bustle * The Millions * Book Riot * Christian Science Monitor * HelloGiggles 
"[A] mesmerizing debut novel." 
--The New York Times Book Review 
"A story that kept me tied to the page, told in masterful, seamless prose." 
--BuzzFeed 
"I love this book so much I turned the pages so fast . . . It's all about the search for independence and being true to yourself and who you really are." 
--Reese Witherspoon 
Afi Tekple is a young seamstress in Ghana. She is smart; she is pretty; and she has been convinced by her mother to marry a man she does not know. Afi knows who he is, of course--Elikem is a wealthy businessman whose mother has chosen Afi in the hopes that she will distract him from his relationship with a woman his family claims is inappropriate. But Afi is not prepared for the sh

His Only Wife

United States

Thorndike Press Large Print

A REESE WITHERSPOON&nbsp;x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR A Time Magazine Must-Read Book of 2020 One of BuzzFeed's "29 Books We Couldn't Put Down This Year" A Must-Read Novel: The New York Times Book Review * BuzzFeed *&nbsp; Marie Claire * Parade * Travel + Leisure * Ms. Magazine * Bustle * The Millions * Book Riot * Christian Science Monitor * HelloGiggles "[A] mesmerizing debut novel." --The New York Times Book Review "A story that kept me tied to the page, told in masterful, seamless prose." --BuzzFeed "I love this book so much I turned the pages so fast . . . It's all about the search for independence and being true to yourself and who you really are." --Reese Witherspoon Afi Tekple is a young seamstress in Ghana. She is smart; she is pretty; and she has been convinced by&nbsp;her mother to marry a man she does not know. Afi knows who he is, of course--Elikem is a wealthy businessman whose mother has chosen Afi in the hopes that she will distract him from his relationship with a woman his family claims is inappropriate. But Afi is not prepared for the shift her life takes when she is moved from her small hometown of Ho to live in Accra, Ghana's gleaming capital, a place of wealth and sophistication where she has days of nothing to do but cook meals for a man who may or may not show up to eat them. She has agreed to this marriage in order to give her mother the financial security she desperately needs, and so she must see it through. Or maybe not? His Only Wife is a witty, smart, and moving debut novel about a brave young woman traversing the minefield of modern life with its taboos and injustices, living in a world of men who want their wives to be beautiful, to be good cooks and mothers, to be women who respect their husbands and grant them forbearance. And in Afi, Peace Medie has created a delightfully spunky and relatable heroine who just may break all the rules.

Algonquin Books

Product Description 
A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR A Must-Read Novel: The New York Times Book Review * BuzzFeed * Time * Marie Claire * Parade * Travel + Leisure * Ms. * Bustle * The Millions * Book Riot * PopSugar * HelloGiggles * Kirkus Reviews* Good Morning America “[A] mesmerizing debut novel.” —The New York Times Book Review “A story that kept me tied to the page, told in masterful, seamless prose.”—BuzzFeed “I love this book so much I turned the pages so fast . . . It’s all about the search for independence and being true to yourself and who you really are.”—Reese Witherspoon Afi Tekple is a young seamstress in Ghana. Smart and pretty, she has also been convinced by her mother to marry a man she doesn’t know: a wealthy businessman named Elikem. His family has chosen Afi in the hopes that she will distract him from a current relationship they disapprove of. When Afi is moved from her small hometown to live in Accra, Ghana’s gleaming capital full of wealth and sophistication, she is not prepared for the way her life will change. But she has agreed to this marriage in order to give her mother the financial security she desperately needs, and so Afi must see it through. Or must she? A witty, moving, and smart debut novel, His Only Wife takes place in a world of men who want their wives to be beautiful, to be good cooks and mothers, to grant their husbands forbearance. And in Afi, we meet a delightful, brave, and relatable heroine who just may break all the rules. 
 Review 
A Library Journal Best Fiction Book of 2020 A SheReads Best of 2020: Women’s Fiction & Best African & Diaspora Book of 2020\n“Peace Adzo Medie’s mesmerizing debut novel lives up to both the power of its first sentence and the promise of its author’s first name . . . At a time when adventure is scarce, Medie gives you a lot to look forward to, think about and be grateful for.” 
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The New York Times Book Review\n“A fierce and funny first novel . . . [that] cleverly upends a Cinderella story into a tale of feminism.”\n—People \n“A story that kept me tied to the page, told in masterful, seamless prose . . . Medie depicts a vivid and dazzling Accra, and it’s impossible not to root for Afi as she finds her footing within it.”\n—BuzzFeed \n"With spot-on characterizations of deeply involved extended families and realistic depictions of how money can change everything, Peace Adzo Medie conjures a Cinderella story just right for 2020.”\n—Time\n“A fierce and funny debut novel . . . A deeply engrossing chronicle of contemporary Ghanaian womanhood.”\n—Minneapolis Star Tribune \n“A hilarious, page-turning, sharply realized portrait of modern womanhood in the most infuriating of circumstances. A gem of a debut.” 
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Wayétu 
Moore, author of The Dragons, the Giant, the Women\n“[A] poignant, timely debut novel.” 
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GMA.com \n“A witty Cinderella portrait of modern life and love.” 
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Parade\n“In her sparkling debut novel, Ghanaian writer and academic Peace Adzo Medie uses humor, candor and feminism to examine womanhood, marriage and agency in modern Ghana.”\n—Ms. Magazine\n“A Cinderella story set in Ghana . . . A 
Crazy Rich Asians for West Africa, with a healthy splash of feminism.” 
 — 
Kirkus Reviews, starred review\n"In her debut novel, Medie writes with a precise rhythm that builds the reader’s anticipation. Themes like deception, ambition, love, and values drench the pages with conflict that evolves into an emotional rollercoaster." 
 — 
Booklist\n“This stirring tale sings when Afi learns to flex her limited power.” 
 — 
Publishers Weekly\n“A unique and unapologetic marriage story that shines with honesty, humanity, power and grace: once you pick this book up, you won't be able to put it down. Medie's urgent, intimate voice is exactly what the world needs right now.”\n—Mathangi Subramanian, author of A People’s History of Heaven\n"Afi’s charm makes her an empowering example of modern

Peace Adzo Medie, author of Reese's Book Club pick His Only Wife, returns with a moving novel about the unbreakable power of female friendship. . When Selasi and Akorfa were young girls in Ghana, they were more than just cousins; they were inseparable. Selasi was exuberant and funny, Akorfa quiet and studious. They would do anything for each other, imploring their parents to let them be together, sharing their secrets and desires and private jokes. Then Selasi begins to change, becoming hostile and quiet; her grades suffer and she builds a space around herself, shutting Akorfa out. Meanwhile, Akorfa is accepted to an American university with the goal of becoming a doctor. Although hopeful that she can create a fuller life as a woman in America, she discovers the insidious ways that racism places obstacles in her path once she leaves Ghana. It takes a crisis to bring the friends back together, with Selasi's secret revealed and Akorfa forced to reckon with her role in their estrangement. A riveting depiction of class and family in Ghana, a compelling exploration of memory, and an eye-opening story of life as an African-born woman in the United States, Nightbloom is above all a gripping and beautifully written novel attesting to the strength of female bonds in the face of societies that would prefer to silence women. &nbsp;

Nightbloom: A Novel

From the author of Reese's Book Club Pick His Only Wife, this moving novel about the unbreakable power of female friendship follows two estranged women in Ghana who reconnect in a crisis. When Selasi and Akorfa were young girls in Ghana, they were more than just cousins; they were inseparable. Selasi was exuberant and funny, Akorfa quiet and studious. They would do anything for each other, imploring their parents to let them be together, sharing their secrets and desires and private jokes. Then Selasi begins to change, becoming hostile and quiet; her grades suffer; she builds a space around herself, shutting Akorfa out. Meanwhile, Akorfa is ac-cepted to an American university with the goal of becoming a doctor. &nbsp;Although hopeful that America will afford her opportunities not available to her in Ghana, she discovers the insidious ways that racism places obstacles in her path once in Pittsburgh. It takes a crisis to bring the friends back together, with Selasi's secret revealed and Akorfa forced to reckon with her role in their estrangement. A riveting depiction of class and family in Ghana, a compelling exploration of memory, and an eye-opening story of life as an African-born woman in the US, Nightbloom is above all a gripping and beautifully written novel attesting to the necessity of female bonds in the face of societies that would silence them. This assured follow-up to Peace Adzo Medie's much-heralded debut is perfect for readers of The Girl with the Louding Voice, Americanah, and Of Women and Salt. &nbsp;

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His Only Wife: A Reese's Book Club Pick - 'A Crazy Rich Asians for West Africa, with a healthy splash of feminism'

Nightbloom

His Only Wife

His Only Wife

His Only Wife

Nightbloom: A Novel

Nightbloom

Nightbloom: A Novel